Daniel Danny Richards

Daniel “Danny” Richards, 35, of Somerville, MA died unexpectedly Wednesday (November 2, 2011) at home. He was born in San Clemente, CA and was employed as a carpenter for many years. Survivors include two daughters, Autumn Grace Richards and Scarlett Claire Richards; his mother, Lucinda (Porter) McCue and her husband, Bruce of Wethersfield and his brothers, Jeremy L. Porter, Scott McCue and Chris McCue.

""I wanted all of my family and friends to know that on November 2nd 2011, I lost my beloved son Danny Richards who was 35 years old. He had a zest for life like no other. His smile and laugh we're just so special to all of us. He leaves his daughter Autumn Grace Richards and her ""saint"" of a mom Roxanne Nichols of Sudbury, MA and his daughter Scarlett Claire Richards and her ""rock"" of a mom Nadine Richards of Portland, ME. He also leaves his brothers and their families which include many nieces and nephews. Jeremy & Gabrielle Porter of Stockbridge, GA, Scott & Amy McCue of Manchester, CT, and Chris McCue & Jillian McNamara of East Hartford, CT. We all love you and miss you very much already Danny, and your huge heart will warm all of ours forever! Love, Mom""

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday at the funeral home from 4-5 p.m. For on-line expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopo.com.